Mad Dawg Wiccan
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Post by Mad Dawg Wiccan on May 1, 2011 13:46:19 GMT -5
<<2. Allow Drug Reimportation From Canada: One of the major costs in the U.S. health care system that drives up the costs not only in the private sector but also among Medicare are the costs of prescription drugs. One very easy was to greatly relieve this cost is to eliminate protectionist barriers and allow the free importation of prescription drugs from our neighbors like Canada. A failed measure proposed by Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and John McCain (R-AZ) to do exactly that in 2009 estimated that doing so would save consumers $80 billion over ten years. >>
The reason imported drugs are not allowed is because there is no way to guarantee they are made to US FDA regulations. I really don't want to take an antibiotic that was made in China.
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verrip1
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Post by verrip1 on May 1, 2011 14:48:02 GMT -5
If we got rid of all the stupid, lying Dem dupes, we could actually fix Medicare and the other social problems they've created.
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vonnie6200
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Post by vonnie6200 on May 1, 2011 15:10:20 GMT -5
If we got rid of all the stupid, lying Dem dupes, we could actually fix Medicare and the other social problems they've created.
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hello fromWarsaw
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Post by hello fromWarsaw on May 1, 2011 15:36:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the dumbest, most corrupt wars ever, ruining the economy, and ruining our name in the world. Why anyone listens to lying Pubs is beyond anyone in the world...hilarious ;D
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formerexpat
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Post by formerexpat on May 1, 2011 19:53:16 GMT -5
Specifically on SS and Medicare, I get my information on reports and information published by the Society of Actuaries. They seem to have a differing opinion than you and, to the best of my knowledge, are non-partisan.
You might want to check on the Money board about the thread asking about spending income before its made. That's what the government has done and it never ends well in personal finance or for our country.
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Politically_Incorrect12
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Post by Politically_Incorrect12 on May 4, 2011 8:01:34 GMT -5
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floridayankee
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Post by floridayankee on May 4, 2011 8:52:42 GMT -5
There is over $100 TRILLION of unfunded liabilities. Major changes are necessary - the governments failed attempt at being in the insurance industry [both Medical and annuities] is painfully clear to the citizens. Or at least a prime example of what happens when rates (ss/medicare/medicaid) are kept artificially low to make them the illusion of affordability.
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floridayankee
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Post by floridayankee on May 4, 2011 8:58:59 GMT -5
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